IFC prepares loan for Axis-backed infrastructure firm
An Indian infrastructure firm backed by Axis Private Equity is poised to secure a INR22.58 crore ($5 million) loan from the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank’s investment arm, according to Financial Chronicle.
Vishwa Infrastructures & Services (VISPL) develops integrated water supply and waste water projects, and the IFC loan - which is to be discussed by the organization's board on June 3 - will be used to...
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